Shift Operator – Permanent – Salary + Excellent Shift Allowance – Milton Keynes
Our client is a process manufacturing company and they are seeking a Shift Operator on a permanent staff basis to monitor and control materials during the conversion process and evaluate finished products against set specifications, using standard test methods.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Ensure that all company procedures and statutory standards for Health, Safety and Environmental Protection are applied throughout the duration of the shift.
To report to the Shift Leader and contain any unsafe situations to prevent the potential for workplace injuries
Report any breakdowns, malfunctions, problems, borderline test results and out of specification test results promptly to the Shift Leader.
Test samples according to the testing schedule and specifications for each individual product.
Adjust formulas as required to achieve the specifications by the most expedient route to minimise downtime.
Maintain records of all inspections carried out and transfer the data to IT systems as required. Keep a shift log to aid the hand-over to the next shift.
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Maintain a high standard of equipment availability
Housekeeping of the QC laboratory.
Assist in analysing samples resulting from improvement programs, complaints etc. as directed by the Shift Leader.
Carry out additional testing in the event of production problems, as directed by the Shift Leader.
Assist the rest of the production team in their activities (e.g. Monitoring lines; helping with clean-downs etc.), as directed by the Shift Leader.
Work a minimum of two shifts per month as a machine controller to allow each team to develop and maintain a deputy Shift Quality Controller
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
1. Educated to a minimum of GCSE level A-C in English and Maths or equivalent
2. Fluent in English
3. Experience in a manufacturing capacity
4. Competent with Microsoft Office
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Capable of lifting 25kg
2. Capable of being on feet for long periods